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A Warmer World

Coal's comeback threatens global goals for fighting climate change

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Jarrett Dang
Jul 5, 2022
Countries are turning back to less expensive but carbon-heavy coal because of rising energy costs and Russia's war in Ukraine.
With the war in Ukraine restricting Europe's access to Russian energy, Germany is among the nations seeking alternative fuels for generating electricity, including more coal.
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The Supreme Court’s EPA ruling has big implications

by David Brancaccio , Erika Soderstrom and Meredith Garretson
Jul 1, 2022
Beyond the Environmental Protection Agency, the ruling could limit the power of other federal agencies.
The Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Pride Month is a big deal for companies. Are values and actions actually aligned?

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Erika Soderstrom
Jun 8, 2022
"Previously, it was about profit," says marketing specialist Andrew Isen. He believes that's changed.
A man walks on steps covered in rainbow colors for Pride Month at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park in New York City.
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A 3-pronged approach to adopting clean power

by Andy Uhler , Rose Conlon and Meredith Garretson
May 30, 2022
In a new book, "Confronting Climate Gridlock," Rice University’s Daniel Cohan says technological innovation is only one piece of the puzzle.
In a new book, "Confronting Climate Gridlock," Rice University’s Daniel Cohan says technological innovation is only one piece of the puzzle.
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A Warhol painting could fetch $200 million. What's so special about it?

by David Brancaccio , Rose Conlon and Meredith Garretson
May 6, 2022
Warhol's Marilyn Monroe silkscreen is valuable, yes, but not very innovative, says art critic Blake Gopnik.
According to critic Blake Gopnik, it's not the price tag that's interesting, it's the "retread."
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Economic Pulse

Closing costs: Is there a solution to the shortage of homes?

by David Brancaccio , Jarrett Dang and Meredith Garretson
Apr 26, 2022
The rapid rise in home prices has provided a windfall for homeowners, but rising interest rates make home-buying increasingly out of reach for renters.
"We absolutely need to be looking under every stone for places that we can add housing ... to allow for greater density," said Chris Herbert, managing director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
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Could Netflix queue up a hint on how inflation can alter our behavior?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Meredith Garretson , Alex Schroeder and Ariana Rosas
Apr 19, 2022
We spoke to Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, for some insight.
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Germany enacts emergency natural gas plan after Russia demands payment in rubles

by David Brancaccio , Rose Conlon and Meredith Garretson
Apr 1, 2022
Stephen Richter of The Globalist says Germany is "paying dearly" for its dependence on cheap Russian energy.
Forty percent of Germany's natural gas comes from Russia. Above, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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Does Russia's invasion of Ukraine mark a turning point for U.S. businesses?

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Rose Conlon
Mar 29, 2022
"The days of posturing and pretending are over," says Harvard's Ranjay Gulati.
"The days of posturing and pretending are over," said Harvard's Ranjay Gulati.
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What does OPEC have to say about the Russian oil situation? Not much.

by David Brancaccio and Meredith Garretson
Mar 9, 2022
Part of it comes down to the oil world's "delicate equilibrium."
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